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Major League Baseball’s trade deadline will pass at 6 p.m. ET on July 31, leaving teams with just over two days to complete their summer shopping. Some clubs have already been active swappers: the Yankees have obtained two infielders (Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario), while the Mariners grabbed Josh Naylor to secure first base. Who will be the next player sent packing to a new home? Below, CBS Sports has gathered all of Tuesday’s most notable news and moves in one convenient spot.It’s to be seen if and how much the Rays sell this deadline, but both the Mets and…

The Dallas Mavericks have a new team president. The team reportedly hired former Minnesota Timberwolves CEO Ethan Casson in the role, according to Sports Business Journal.The move will reportedly allow current Mavericks CEO Rick Welts to focus on securing a new arena for the team.AdvertisementCasson and Welts have a history together, and the two rekindled their relationship after it became clear Casson was going to leave the Timberwolves with new owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore taking over the team.In his role as team president, Casson will be more focused on day-to-day operations of the team, according to SBJ. Welts…

If you’ve been following along on our 2025 salary cap draft journey, I appreciate you, and welcome back! If you’re new here, check out my fantasy football mock draft breakdown and the massive tips and tricks guide published earlier this month.AdvertisementNow, we’re going to hone in on a unique aspect of salary cap draft strategy to give you a deeper edge once that clock starts. Though it may seem superfluous on the surface, the player nomination process — particularly the who and when — is a key cog in the complex machine of salary cap drafts. Your approach to player…

Veteran kicker Nick Folk is returning to the Jets.The Jets announced today that they have signed Folk, shortly after they waived kicker Caden Davis.Folk will now compete with the other kicker in Jets camp, Harrison Mevis, to earn the job in the regular season.The 40-year-old Folk previously played for the Jets from 2010 to 2016. He has also spent time with the Cowboys, Buccaneers, Patriots and Titans. In Tennessee last year he had a strong season, going 21-for-22 on field goals and 25-for-25 on extra points. He has led the NFL in field goal success rate for each of the…

This Sparks offense has been rolling recently, and our WNBA picks expect that to be the difference against the Aces tonight. Jul 29, 2025 • 11:33 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Kelsey Plum passes the ball in a recent game against the Mystics. The Los Angeles Sparks will look to keep up their recent momentum as they host the Las Vegas Aces at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night. Los Angeles is riding a five-game winning streak, and I like the home team to win outright tonight in my Aces vs. Sparks predictions. Let’s take a…

UFC veteran Gilbert Burns has revealed that he is currently in concussion protocol as we await his return to the cage. For the longest time, Gilbert Burns has been an ever-present member of the UFC’s welterweight division. He’s even fought for the world title, coming close to defeating Kamaru Usman in the pandemic era. Alas, at this point, it’s not quite clear what his route forward is given some of his recent setbacks. RELATED: UFC veteran believes Charles Oliveira needs to take time off after UFC 317 loss Burns is still capable of mixing it up with a lot of…

ANAHEIM, Calif. — It has always felt like the Texas Rangers were just one win streak away. Such is the expectation for a team that went from a World Series championship in one season to a sub-.500 record the next. They should be better.“We felt that way,” agreed manager Bruce Bochy. That’s what the organization has told itself so many times over the last season and a half. Winning is inevitable, even as it’s been elusive.After all, the Rangers are not worse on paper than the club that won that aforementioned ring in 2023. But they’ve consistently fallen far below…

Dave McMenaminJul 29, 2025, 07:40 AM ETCloseLakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.PEERING OUT OF a 27th-floor suite inside the Vdara Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas, Bronny James takes in the panoramic view. It’s mid-afternoon on July 13. He looks at the surrounding ARIA Resort & Casino grounds, where the Los Angeles Lakers’ young prospects and roster hopefuls are making their temporary home.He points out Shadow Creek Golf Course on the extended property; then the Bellagio fountains; then…

The next steps of Anthony Joshua’s career remain unknown, but the picture is evolving

The tight end position is notorious for being quite difficult to peg after the first handful of selections. Players like Brock Bowers, George Kittle and Trey McBride set themselves apart from the rest. After that, it can be a bit of a head-scratcher. To make the selection process easier, if you miss out on those top players, I have three tight ends below who you should completely avoid in fantasy football drafts. Tight End Busts to Avoid: Overvalued Fantasy Football Picks Kyle Pitts (TE – ATL) Kyle Pitts has consistently been a guy who’s loaded with talent, but the fantasy production…